The Topeka year in pollen

Pollen seasons in Topeka: tree pollen February to May, grass May to August, and ragweed from early August until the first frost, around October 23.

Tree pollen
Grass
Ragweed
Ragweed's bar ends at the typical first frost — around October 23.

When does ragweed season end in Topeka?

Ragweed season in Topeka typically ends with the first frost, around October 23. Some years it comes as early as October 19, some as late as October 28.

A light frost around October 23 knocks the season down; the hard freeze that finishes it usually follows by November 1. Based on 30 years of NOAA frost records (1991–2020).

The rest of the Topeka pollen year

AllergenTypical season
Eastern red cedar February to April
Elm February to April
Maple March to April
Oak April to May
Cottonwood April to May
Grass May to August

Season-by-season detail is on the Kansas page.

Nearby calendars

Frost dates for Topeka come from the Topeka Municipal Airport weather station's 30-year records. Season windows reviewed August 2026.